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Espanola Weather in May

Espanola in May

The short of it: Espanola in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 5° · rain 80 mm · daylight 14 h 57 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Espanola an average May high of 17°, a low of 5° and some 80 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 17°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 57 min in mid-May, 88 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Espanola runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Little Current, 33 km to the SSW, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Espanola, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 57 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Little CurrentOntario33 km SSW16°6°82 mm
SpanishOntario45 km W17°5°80 mm
DowlingOntario49 km NE17°4°83 mm
LivelyOntario51 km ENE18°5°92 mm
Rayside-BalfourOntario58 km NE17°4°83 mm
AzildaOntario61 km ENE17°4°82 mm
Greater SudburyOntario65 km ENE18°6°78 mm
Gore BayOntario66 km SW16°6°76 mm
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The Almanac · Espanola Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 17°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Espanola by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-16°56 mm16 km/h8 h 59 min✦
February-4°-16°50 mm16 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March2°-10°52 mm15 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April10°-2°65 mm16 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦
May17°5°80 mm15 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦
June23°11°75 mm13 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
July25°13°75 mm13 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
August24°13°88 mm13 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September20°9°99 mm14 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October12°3°108 mm17 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November5°-3°87 mm18 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December-2°-10°75 mm17 km/h8 h 37 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Espanola in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Espanola in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 17°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Espanola?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Espanola in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 37 min in December to 15 h 46 min in June.

Does it snow in Espanola in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Espanola in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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